Changes to Recycling in Minneapolis
There are exciting changes are on the horizon for recycling in Minneapolis. In November, the Transportation and Pubic Works Committee received a report from a consultant hired to provide a base of knowledge about the recycling system in Minneapolis and other comparable cities. Minneapolis is exploring a change from the current multi-sort system to a simpler single or dual sort system. The consultant predicts that this change could increase the percentage of recycled material collected by and additional 20 - 40%.
Sandy Colvin Roy, Chair of the committee, spoke up to say, "I am very excited to be at this point, where our city can look forward to some dramatic improvements in convenience and overall environmental impact of our solid waste system at a price that I think most people will agree is worth it." There are many details that still need to be examined including more details on the costs and exactly what the new system will look like, but the report represented another significant step to reform the City's recycling program.
The committee directed Public Works Staff to return to the Transportation and Public Works Committee with a recommendation on a new recycling program that best balances the values of cost effectiveness, convenience for customers, and reducing total environmental impact. The next big step should be in March, 2012, when the recommendation is returned. Stay tuned, this big change could make life simpler while still protecting our environment in a cost effective way.
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Parks:
- Hiawatha Golf Course
- Hiawatha School Park
- Keewaydin Park
- Lake Hiawatha Park
- Lake Nokomis
- Minnehaha Off-Leash Recreation Area
- Minnehaha Park
- Morris Park
- Sibley Park
- Wabun
Public Schools: (www.mpls.k12.mn.us)
- Dowling Urban Environmental School
- Hiawatha Community School
- Lake Nokomis Community School, Keewaydin Campus
- Northrop Urban Environmental School
- Roosevelt High School
- Sanford Middle School
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Last updated Apr. 25, 2012